Sermons on 2nd Beatitude:

Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 7, 2018

Jesus Christ who is the True Vine, the Light, the Way, the bread of life is also the True Salt and as His children, we are called to be the Salt of the Earth.

Matthew 5:13–16 This statement is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, a summarization of the Beatitudes. Often many Christians have a false notion that if they live out at least one or two qualities listed in the Beatitudes then it is sufficient to live a life pleasing to the Lord. Sadly, this is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Are The Dissatisfied Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004

Jesus gives us his tips for being happy in life; but they sure are different than what you’ve always heard! The world says, "Happy is the man who has ever desire met..." but Jesus says... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

HOW TO GET ALONG WITH GOD AND OTHERS Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Holiness

Fix The Problem Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on May 17, 2004

This is the 3rd "F" on how to fly with spiritual engine failure: ask God for wisdom to FIX the problem.

FIX THE PROBLEM BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: Apollo 13 lifted off 2:13 PM April 11, 1970 [Apollo 13 web site]. James Lovell, John Swigert, Fred Haise read their instruments at 55:52:31 into the flight. The master caution light was triggered by low pressure in hydrogen tank #1. At 55:54:57 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Attitudes Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 12, 2004

What a topsy-turvy kingdom the kingdom of God is! Its priorities and attitudes seem comletely opposite to our inclinations and earthly ways. This is a sermon about Kingdom Attitudes.

Kingdom Attitudes Mt 5:1-12 WBC 14/3/4am Mention: the Passion of the Christ. Be praying about who to invite. Video Clips next Sunday. Our Easter Services will focus on it INTRODUCTION: Interesting introduction: Jesus went up… sat down… opened His mouth (NIV ‘began to teach’) - us: ‘well, yeah… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lights Of The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006

Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

#12~ Nine~ Bible Number Meanings

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 9, 2012

As we look into the meaning of Bible number meanings, it will be evident that only God could do such a marvelous thing, it will cause our faith in God to increase. The sceptics and unbelievers can not explain away these solid facts, praise be too our Grea

#12~ NINE~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 1-7-12 Today we’ll continue with the meaning of Bible number, and today the number is NINE. Nine is found 133 times in our KJ Bible. The number NINE speaks of FINALITY or DIVINE COMPLETENESS FROM THE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciple’s Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 23, 2024

We follow Jesus daily in the shadow of our hope: that Jesus Christ is coming again. Banowsky: “From Genesis to Revelation scripture shouts that he is coming again - personally, visibly, audibly, unexpectedly, and imminently.”

The Disciple’s Hope Introduction As we conclude our Summer Series called Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship, I hope we have been reminded of the “daily-ness” of Christianity. The Christian life is… - Built on the principles of Kingdom viewpoint: The Beatitudes - Submissive to the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 1 John 3:2, Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Holy Hunger Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 28, 2013

God feeds the one who starves for this which only He supplies

In the Antarctic summer of 1908-9, Sir Ernest Shackleton and three companions attempted to travel to the South Pole from their winter quarters. They set off with four ponies to help carry the load. Weeks later, their ponies dead, rations all but exhausted, they turned back toward their base, their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Character

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 19, 2021

A person’s character is the sum of their disposition, thoughts, intentions, desires, and actions. Character is gauged by general tendencies, not based on a few isolated actions. Reputation is what people say about you, character is what God says about you.

Kingdom Character By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Character: - According to Webster’s Dictionary Character is one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. This is a side of her character that few people have seen. A feature used to separate distinguishable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 9:35

Denomination: Apostolic

Blessed Are They That Mourn Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 2, 2008

The message deals with 1. The Cause of Mourning, 2. The Blessedness of Mourning, and 3. The Comfort in Mourning.

"Blessed are they that mourn" Matthew 5:4 Introduction "Blessed are they that mourn, for they will be comforted" Webster’s Dictionary defines mourning as; "a sorrowing or lamenting; specifically the expression of grief at someone’s death". To mourn means, "to feel or express sorrow for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Birthmark Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022

Can a person experience God's mercy and not share it with others?

The essence of being a Christian and walking after Jesus, is my reaction to what He is and my response to what He has done. Therefore, if I want to know what I should do as a Christian, then I don’t look at Christians. I look to Him. The heart of Christianity is my reaction to what He is and what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Contributed by Kiley Garrison on Feb 19, 2007

The Bible promises that everyone who follows Jesus will face persecution. If we aren’t facing any opposition for our faith, maybe we should ask ourselves why.

Small Group Discussion Questions When you hear the word "persecution," what do you think of? What images come to mind? What are some ways Christians are persecuted today? Do you think persecution is worse for Christians in other countries than in the United States? Why or why not? Can you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Loving Your Enemies - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 17, 2023

What is the Christian's response when confronted with wrongs and evil?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have traveled through an incredible section of the Sermon on the Mount, immediately following the paradoxes of the Beatitudes, Jesus gets right to the heart of the issue behind what is wrong with this world and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Brethren

Meek Does Not Mean Weak Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

I was struck with how “in control” Jesus was, even when events were transpiring around him and people were doing disturbing things to Him.

Meek Does Not Mean Weak This past Tuesday Pastor Jeff and I had had the opportunity to view a screening of the film called, “The Passion of the Christ” with about 4,000 other pastors. We should have known we were in for an unforgettable experience when we saw boxes of Kleenex arrayed on tables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 27, 2005

Those who seek and find peace discover their true place in God’s family.

Blessed are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:9 June 26, 2005 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Eugene Peterson’s “Message” renders that verse, “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Methodist